Windows 10: Why does my file explorer opens by itself randomly

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  1. MONYETGURU
    monyetguru Win User

    Why does my file explorer opens by itself randomly


    This happened after i tried to install something by opening a patch exe file. The installment itself did not work because the patch file turned out can't be opened. I know shame of me for doing this but please do help.


    Other than this, nothing really happens, so i dont think any serious thing happened. But it does get really annoying.


    My question:

    What are the possible reasons for this to happen? And what are the solutions?

    ps. I already tried malware programs, antivirus scan and sfc /scannow. Nothing works.


    Thanks in advance for any respone!

    :)
     
    monyetguru, Mar 18, 2021
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  2. JOHNWARD49
    JohnWard49 Win User

    File explorer opens randomly

    After a recent automatic update, Windows File Explorer opens randomly and continuously. Windows 10 OS. Any help?
     
    JohnWard49, Mar 18, 2021
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  3. ROBERT ALDWINCKLE ON FORUMS
    Robert Aldwinckle on forums Win User
    File explorer opens randomly

    I can imagine a keyboard (or programmable mouse) malfunction being behind that symptom. Try detaching your keyboard (after bringing up the OSK.exe to use with either a mouse, Touch, or pen). Note that that would only be a diagnostic step to try to isolate
    the problem cause. Fixing it would then involve doing something to change how your keyboard was being used.



    Good luck

    Robert Aldwinckle

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    Robert Aldwinckle on forums, Mar 18, 2021
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  4. ROBERT ALDWINCKLE ON FORUMS
    Robert Aldwinckle on forums Win User

    Why does my file explorer opens by itself randomly

    File explorer opens randomly

    I can imagine a keyboard (or programmable mouse) malfunction being behind that symptom. Try detaching your keyboard (after bringing up the OSK.exe to use with either a mouse, Touch, or pen). Note that that would only be a diagnostic step to try to isolate
    the problem cause. Fixing it would then involve doing something to change how your keyboard was being used.



    Good luck

    Robert Aldwinckle

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    Robert Aldwinckle on forums, Mar 18, 2021
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